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low_delta ([personal profile] low_delta) wrote2006-01-02 01:44 pm

audiophiles?

How good a stereo system do you have to have before you can hear the difference between an LP and a CD? You know, how people say that CDs lack the warmth of an analog recording? I know I don't have a great turntable, but it doesn't sound nearly as good as the CD player. The CD has a deeper, more vibrant sound. Or maybe I just have no idea what's missing, and one day I'll figure it out and all CDs will sound crappy ever aver after.

[identity profile] sirreal13.livejournal.com 2006-01-03 02:34 pm (UTC)(link)
My turntable is circa 1977. It sounded better then than it does now.

I would like to hear some of my vinyl collection side by side, but it wouldn't be a fair test, the way the vinyl has been nicked and aged.

It would be interesting to hear a digitally remastered recording on vinyl and see if that makes any difference.